Dr.M.G.R.

Educational and Research Institute

University
Faculty of Architecture
M.Arch ( Interior Architecture)
Question Bank
SUB: MIA007 Building Service System for Interiors

Unit I (Water Supply & Sanitation)

(Part A ) (8 x 5 = 40 Marks)
1. Write atleast two design considerations on water piping.
2. What is a man hole? As per NBC.
3. Define a gully trap as per NBC.
4. Describe a single stack system.
5. What is meant by potable water? Give an explanation.
6. What is a cleaning eye?
Part- B (12 x 5 = 60 marks)
7. Sketch a section of water supply installation for an 8 storied building with individual water
tanks (detail of installation in one floor, with overall building section showing water tank &
supply lines is only required)
8. Discuss how water supply & sanitation is maintained in a building from its origin.
9. List out a few recommendations on water supply in a multi storeyed building as per NBC.
10. Explain the importance of traps & vents in a plumbing system.
11. Write short notes on
(1) Water supply for firefighting purposes as per NBC
(2) Guide lines for maintenance of water supply system.

Unit II (HVAC)
(Part A ) (8 x 5 = 40 Marks)
1. Explain the role of automatic sprinklers in fire fighting system.
2. Write short notes on air handling unit.
3. What is air conditioning?
4. Describe indoor air quality.
5. What is plenum?
6. Discuss an air conditioning method with different components there in.
7. Write short note on
(a) Return air
(b) Supply air
(c) Refrigerant
8. Describe the general design considerations for an A/C system as per NBC.
9. Describe the beneficial effects of ventilation.

Unit III (Regulations of safety & services)

(Part A) (8 x 5 = 40 Marks)

1. What is a fire tower?

2. Define roof exits.
3. What is meant by ventilation?
4. Define mean of egress.
5. Define a fire door.
Part- B (12 x 5 = 60 marks)
6. Give a pictorial representation in 3 dimension for a wet rise & sprinkler system of fire fighting in a
multi storeyed building.
7. Give short notes on
(a) Fire alarm system
(b) Fire control room
8. Write short notes on
(a) Dry riser
(b) Escape lighting
9. Write about the NBC codes on emergency & escape lighting.
10. Give a few locations where automatic sprinklers shall be installed as per NBC.

Unit IV (Building Services and design)

(Part A) (8 x 5 = 40 Marks)
1. What is meant by a service Duct & an A.C. Duct.
2. State the deference between ordinary ventilation & mechanical ventilation.
3. State the importance of a licensed plumber.
4. State the various types of air conditioning methods in use.
5. Give a short note on calculation of A/C loads.

Part- B (12 x 5 = 60 marks)

6. An office space of 400 m2 is with toilet faculties, tea room record run & cubicles for officers & an
open office (plan) area is to be air conditioned. Provide a floor plan with layout of AC ducts, air
handling unit room. Electrical & plumbing layout.
7. State the method of functioning of a split air conditioner.
8. State the functioning of a unitary air conditioner.
9. Describe the working of packaged air conditioner.
10. Describe industrial ventilation.
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